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English: Two Rannai brand, tankless water heaters in a commercial setting. Each unit is rated 199,000 BTU and the two work in parallel, heating water to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on a dairy farm and provide hot water for cleaning milking equipment. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Tankless Water Heater   For decades, tankless water heaters have been used in Europe and other parts of the world where energy prices are steep. Most consumers in North America , however, were not aware of tankless water heaters until recently.   The happy surprise is that, compared with conventional water heaters, these on-demand water heaters can save energy and money and deliver an endless flow of hot water. In fact, installing a qualifying tankless water heater can save you money on your taxes through a $300 credit.   The familiar tank -style water heater is basically a large container with a heater. It stores a lot of water (typically 40 to 80 gallons), heats the water...

From Focus on the Family What’s the most dangerous room in your house? For busy toddlers, it’s usually the kitchen . While you’re busy cooking, the best place for a child under the age of three is just outside the kitchen – safe, but within view. Try using safety gates or playpens to keep them away from stoves and kitchen counters. When you’re not cooking, make sure your kitchen is as childproof as possible. Small appliances , such as toasters , blenders and rice cookers, should be kept a safe distance from the counter’s edge. It’s best to keep them unplugged when you’re not using them. Make sure you throw away empty cans and bottles and keep a tight lid on the dustbin. You might also start using the back burners of your stove, and turning pan handles inward. For really curious kids, consider installing a stovetop barrier. Safety locks are a must with active toddlers – especially in the kitchen. And always store cleaning products in a high cabinet. From TODAY, Voices - ...

From Focus on the Family For many families an appealing way to bring extra income into the home is by building a home-based business . It is possible to run a business out of home while juggling other duties. Many businesses can run out of a home. Such as catering, desktop publishing , pet grooming, sewing, consulting, transcribing legal documents and even mail order sales. Choosing which business is right for you is the first of three practical steps suggested by Ms Donna Partow, the author of Homemade Business . Take a personal skill and interest inventory to find out what your particular abilities are. The second step is to do your homework. Begin your research by looking up books, magazines and newspaper articles. Talk to other people who are doing what you’d like to do. The third step is to marshal as much support as you can. Get your children, your spouse and friends on your side. If you’ve been torn between family and finances, having a home-based business may tur...

By Dr Bill Maier Most people don’t think much about fire safety until they see their house burning down on the evening news. But most electrical fires can be prevented with a little common sense and diligence. Before plugging something in, or turning something on, make sure the circuit isn’t overloaded. Too many plugs in one outlet is a major hazard. If you need more outlets, always use a power strip with a built in surge protector . It’s also good to check appliance cords regularly, to make sure they’re not getting hot. If they are, have the appliance serviced immediately. And when fuses or circuit breakers trip, don’t just flip them back on. It could be a sign of serious trouble, so have it checked right away. Finally, never use something with a frayed or broken cord. Throw it away or get it fixed. From TODAY, Voices - Wednesday, 28-July-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta How to Trace a Short Circuit (home-electrical.suite101.com) Electricity Can be ...

By Dr James Dobson We’ve heard a lot about the excesses of executive salaries and perks. But there are some firms that put employees first and the results are very favourable to the bottom line. Jack Eckerd, CEO of Eckerd Drug Stores, gives this advice to executives: Throw away the keys to the executive washroom. Let everyone eat in the same cafeteria and spend half your time with workers. This form of management has the unlikely name of Servant Leadership. Remember what happens to an army out in the field. When it comes time to eat in the mess tent , the officers wait until the troops have been fed first. That’s servant leadership . Ken Westner, retired chairman of Service Master Corporation, built his multi-million dollar corporation on this very concept. Before he would assign anyone a job, he learned it himself. He went through training for every position in his company down to running a vacuum cleaner . He cared about his employees and looked out for their best interest. ...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier These days it’s hard to turn around without someone reminding you to watch your fat and cholesterol . Junk food has become a dirty word. But in the real world, kids love things like pizza and soft drinks , and big bowls of ice cream . Well, there are ways to let your kids have fun while still minimising the damage. Instead of banning cookies, limit them to one or two a day. And there are great tasting light ice creams on the market. There’s also nothing wrong with having pizza on Friday nights. Just serve carrot sticks or a fruit salad first. And try ordering a veggie pizza — your kids may surprise you and actually like it! From TODAY, Voices - Thursday, 15-July-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta National Junk Food Day is Today (techeblog.com) Hotdog Days of Summer? (lifescript.com) Trigger Foods That Make You Fat (lifescript.com) Junk food equivalents of sugary drinks (flowingdata.com) Back to School (socyberty.co...

By Dr James Dobson Not all mums can stay home with their kids. But that doesn’t mean they have to settle for a poor work schedule. A lot of companies today are more child-friendly than we give them credit for. Sometimes, just asking for a change in schedule makes a lot of difference in the time we get to spend at home. And that change may take some negotiation, but it is worth the effort. Begin by learning all you can about your company ’s policy regarding flexitime. Then arrange a meeting with your boss to discuss your proposal. You may need to write your ideas on paper, so you don’t forget. And be specific. If you’re going to ask for a change, tell them exactly how you propose to do it while still getting your work done. Assure them that you’ll still be available for emergencies or additional work. Show your boss how it can be a win-win situation, and he’ll likely be more open to the idea than you might expect. From TODAY, Voices - Tuesday, 13-July-2010 ----- Related ...

By Dr James Dobson We can learn a valuable lesson from the glider pilots who soar through the skies. From my office, I can see air force pilots train. The yellow training gliders have immense wing spans and seem to ride the wind effortlessly. But eventually, the pilots exhaust the currents and they have to come down. The only way they can soar again is to be tethered behind a powered aircraft . If the trainee in the glider didn’t accept help, he would never get off the ground. Yet if that student remained tethered to the tow plane, there would never be a successful flight . Author and single mum Sandra Aldrich refers to this delicate balance in her book From One Single Mum to Another. She said: “In the early days of our singlehood, it’s often difficult to find the balance between letting friends help and leaning on them.” It’s a tough balance to be sure, but perhaps this picture of a glider being pulled aloft will encourage single parents to accept help when it’s needed and...

By Dr James Dobson We’ve all heard of corporate ladder climbers who’ve earned the label “upwardly mobile”. But I bet you haven’t heard of many people being downwardly mobile. At least not by choice. I know of two physicians who limit their practice hours to allow more time for their young children . They actually chose the opposite course of most career-minded individuals: Down-scaling their jobs, passing up career opportunities and taking a cut in pay. As one of these doctors explained: “I saw many people on their death bed and I never heard one of them say he wished he’d spent more time at the office.” Now I realise most families could not afford to slash their work hours. After all, these doctors admit it’s their higher income that allows such flexibility. Still, I like the idea of making a decision to arrange your schedule and lifestyle to give your kids your best hours, not just the leftovers. It’s a good idea not to add any new activity unless something equally engaging ...

By Dr Bill Maier It’s nice to live within driving distance of relatives, but it can also create problems, especially when they assume you’ve got an open-door policy . In- laws are notorious for dropping by uninvited. When you’re newlyweds, they’re usually so happy to have you close by that they forget to draw boundaries. In these cases, it’s important to set some ground rules — respectfully, but firmly. I suggest you sit down together and start by telling them how much you love and appreciate them. Then explain that you’re trying to establish your new life together, and privacy is an important part of that. Tell them they’re always welcome, but you’d prefer them to call ahead of time. Most in-laws will understand. If they don’t, there are some deeper boundary issues that need to be addressed. And that’s a whole other subject. From TODAY, Voices - Thursday, 17-June-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta Harvard Business: Good Communication Goes Beyond Open Door Po...

By Dr Bill Maier For all the tasks that life puts on our plate, there is one area where none of us can afford to fail. Between being busy with work and many of life’s other activities, it is amazing anything gets done well. But there is one area of life that stands heads above the rest in importance: Raising kids to be healthy, happy, and well adjusted. It is the most critical thing we will ever do. Parenting is serious business . The stakes are unbelievably high, and the cost of failure is immense. We are raising the leaders of the next generation, and what we do with that responsibility will echo into history. The world is filled with good counsellors who are ready with great advice and resources. So, when you feel confused and challenged by the job of parenting, don’t be afraid to ask for help. From TODAY, Voices - Monday, 17-May-2010 -----

Image via Wikipedia by Dr Bill Maier You say your toddler’s room is bursting with toys, shoes and books ? I’d say it’s time for a crash course in organisation! Teach your children how to organise while they’re still young, and you’ll be developing a skill that will stay with them well into adulthood. Here are a few key guidelines: Make sure they have the tools they need, like a box for toys, a bookshelf, and a place to keep their clothes and other items. Spend a day helping them get everything set up the way they like it. It’s better to let them choose how they want to organise, as long as it’s neat and tidy. Once this is done, praise them for their efforts and encourage them to work hard at keeping it that way. Check up on their efforts daily. If they have trouble staying organised, you may need to help them more often. Be patient but firm. From TODAY, Voices - Monday, 05-April-2010 ----- Blogged with the Flock Browser Related articles by Zemanta Home libraries give chi...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier Have you noticed how most television commercials look more like music videos than product ads? There is a reason for that. When it comes to spending huge advertising budgets, do not think that companies are not aware of what they are doing. Media groups have done their homework. They know who's buying their products, and what works to get their attention. It is our kids that they are targeting, and commercials reflect that fact. One recent media study showed that more children than ever have televisions in their rooms and Internet access at home. Over 40 per cent had visited a website because they saw an ad on TV , and many have money to spend once they get there. This may be good news for advertisers, but it should give parents a little cause for pause. How well have we taught our kids to be discerning, and to keep from being manipulated by the media? Let's make sure our kids are as savvy as the advertisers who target them. From TOD...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier What kid wouldn't want " chocolate frosted sugar bombs" for breakfast? Especially if they know it's in the cupboard. It's hard to convince preschoolers to eat right once they've developed a taste for junk foods . The key is to start them young on a healthy diet-while they're still eating out of a high chair . A good way to begin is to keep babies on breast milk or formula for at least the first year. You can introduce solid foods at around five months of age, but when you do, make sure it's pure and unadulterated. Avoid adding salt, or sweetening their food with sugar. You should also never give honey to a baby under the age of one. Honey can cause infant botulism and do damage to their nervous system. Finally, avoid giving your baby a bottle or snack the second they become fussy. Using food as a pacifier only causes overeating and an emotional dependence on food. From TODAY, Voices – Wednesday, 09-Sep-2009...

Image via Wikipedia I think I agree with this, since commuters include children who, by all means, should be 'shielded' from these adult (or should I call it inconsiderate) show-offs; we can't afford to openly and willingly 'corrupt' the minors, can we? ---------- Letter from Beevi FURTHER to the discussions about the "No eating, no drinking" regulations in MRT stations and trains, as well as those about commuters who don't give up their seats to the elderly, et cetera , I would like to ask: What about commuters who behave intimately? Aren't they a public nuisance ? I often see couples hugging and kissing in the trains and on the platforms. I think there should be "no hugging, no kissing" signs in the trains as well. From TODAY, Plus – Wednesday, 29-Jul-2009